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Tableau Certified Data Analyst Certification Guide

By : Mr. Harry Cooney, Mr. Daisy Jones
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Tableau Certified Data Analyst Certification Guide

By: Mr. Harry Cooney, Mr. Daisy Jones

Overview of this book

The Tableau Certified Data Analyst certification validates the essential skills needed to explore, analyze, and present data, propelling your career in data analytics. Whether you're a seasoned Tableau user or just starting out, this comprehensive resource is your roadmap to mastering Tableau and achieving certification success. The book begins by exploring the fundamentals of data analysis, from connecting to various data sources to transforming and cleaning data for meaningful insights. With practical exercises and realistic mock exams, you'll gain hands-on experience that reinforces your understanding of Tableau concepts and prepares you for the challenges of the certification exam. As you progress, expert guidance and clear explanations make it easy to navigate complex topics as each chapter builds upon the last, providing a seamless learning experience—from creating impactful visualizations to managing content on Tableau Cloud. Written by a team of experts, this Tableau book not only helps you pass the certification exam but also equips you with the skills and confidence needed to excel in your career. It is an indispensable resource for unlocking the full potential of Tableau.
Table of Contents (11 chapters)

Introduction

This chapter will cover the steps that need to be taken to publish content to Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud. Tableau Server is a self-hosted service for sharing Tableau content with end users and working collaboratively with other developers, and Tableau Cloud is the same but is hosted on the cloud. Along with publishing content, exporting content from the server/cloud will also be covered in the chapter. Managing content to ensure that data is kept up to date and end users are notified about content if needed will also be discussed.

Tableau Server and Tableau Cloud are, for the most part, the same and function as a way for Tableau developers, who will either have the role of a Creator or an Explorer, to share content with end users who may be Explorers or Viewers.

Tableau Server and Cloud are organized by projects, which function essentially as folders to group collections of content together. Content can be Tableau workbooks, data sources, and Tableau Prep flows...